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Book Reviews

Book Review: North to You by Tif Marcelo

North to You is a breezy foodie romance starring a food truck owner in San Francisco and an Army lieutenant who’s in town to help renovate his family’s Filipino restaurant. I loved the premise of this novel, and I can firmly attest that Tif ...
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Book Review: The Dark Lady by Máire Claremont

The first few chapters of this book are unforgettable, as Claremont slices cleanly through the sanitized portrayals of Victorian England you’re most likely to find in a romance novel. But, for some reason, the book can’t maintain the combination ...
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Book Review: Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis

I’ve always loved small-town romances, when they’re done well. When I first started reading romance novels, the only way you could pry me away from Regency ballrooms was if you dangled a small town setting in front of me, complete with funny ...
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Book Review: Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn

In today’s historical romance market, Julia Quinn is known for her light-hearted, comedic romances. “Fluffy” is probably the adjective to use. Just Like Heaven is a sweet romance that doesn’t tug on too many heartstrings. It’s the bookish ...
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Book Review: Satan’s Angel by Kristin James

Satan’s Angel is a fun road trip romp across Texas, featuring bank robbers, brothels, serial killers, secret hideouts, and anything else you’d want to see in book set in the Wild West. Kristin James (aka Candace Camp) isn’t the best writer I’ve ...
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